Men's Swimming

Swimming Recruiting Timeline

Your GPA and swim meet times are what coaches are looking at in recruitment for collegiate swimming. Doing well in the classroom and developing your swimming skills are equally important. Work hard in class and in the pool.

What coaches are looking for in Swimming Recruits

Freshmen Year

Research 2-3 schools per week

Create a list of 100 prospective schools consider both athletics and academics

Film highlights tape

Evaluate your footage and areas you can improve

Send introduction letters to coaches

Go on at least 3 unofficial visits to colleges

Build relationships by making phone calls, send letters and emails

Attend camps with the goals of honing your skills and to gain exposure

Rules/Tips to Remember:

Coaches are watching your development throughout high school at camps, in school and in the pool

Standouts are proactive, it’s never too early for YOU to write a letter or make a call to coaches

DI and DII coaches can’t personally contact you, but YOU can contact them

DIII and NAIA coaches can contact you at anytime

Important to do be familiar with the school both athletically and academically

Sophomore Year

Film your swim meets

Continue to research prospective schools

Narrow your list of top schools

Continue to build relationships by making calls, sending letters, emails with the RIGHT college coaches